Embracing Defeat (5)

Author

John W. Dower

Genre

History, Military History, Asian Studies, Political Science

Synopsis

A masterful examination of Japan's transformation following World War II, chronicling how a devastated nation rebuilt itself under American occupation from 1945 to 1952. Through extensive research and compelling narratives, Dower reveals the complex human dimensions of defeat, exploring how ordinary Japanese citizens and their American occupiers navigated cultural collision, political reform, and social upheaval. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work illuminates the profound psychological and societal changes that reshaped modern Japan.